Hong Kong's New Horizons Leads Charge in Computer Security Training

Securing vast amounts of information from competitors and cyber criminals has become crucial in the business world, and New Horizons Learning Centers in Hong Kong is leading the way with computer security training programs.

Hong Kong (PRWEB) December 18, 2007 -- The evolution of computer crime and corporate espionage has created a need for highly trained computer security professionals, and many people are turning to New Horizons Learning Centers for assistance.

As patrol officers of the business network, computer security experts provide peace of mind by planning, coordinating, and implementing information security measures. Job opportunities are increasingly becoming available to those with such skills sets.

New Horizons Learning Centers is a global leader in information technology training. One of the most popular programs currently offered at its Hong Kong locations is the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) course, which exposes the learner to hacking tools and technologies.

The curriculum teaches students to evaluate the vulnerability of a company's network systems to outside hackers seeking to steal internal information, and put procedures in place to minimize risks.

CEH provides the foundation to fortify computer security skills, and graduates of the program receive certification from the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants.

Other popular programs currently offered by New Horizons include the Corporate Internal Control course, which prepares participants to design and assess internal control systems and processes, including risk assessment and management skills.

Graduates gain expertise in areas such as statistical control and measurement, control reporting metrics, as well as familiarity with ordinances issued by the Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Estate Agents Authority.

Students are also streaming to New Horizons' Cyber-Marketing program, which teaches the principles of marketing strategies with Internet technology. Participants are schooled in online distribution systems and advertising campaign design, and graduates receive the EC-Council's Certified E-Business Professional accreditation.

With more than 300 centers in 60 countries, New Horizons is the world's largest independent IT training company. Over the past 25 years, it has provided innovative learning solutions that have transformed businesses and helped more than 25 million students reach their goals.

New Horizons delivers a full range of technology and business skills training from basic application and desktop productivity tools to complex and integrated business systems.

The company continues to expand its offerings, locations, and solutions to meet the growing demands placed on organizations and their employees.

For more information on New Horizons' most popular programs:

Anti Computer Hacking Expert

http://www.newhorizons.edu.hk/eccouncil.htm

Certificate in Cyber-Marketing

http://www.newhorizons.edu.hk/CM/index.htm

Certificate in Corporate Internal Control

http://www.newhorizons.edu.hk/EDM/200709/ICI/index.htm

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